Gong Qi-Huang

Green＇s function formalism in semi-infinite composites： an investigation of local field distribution

In the resonant composites, the formerly developed Greens function formalism (GFF) can be used to compute the local field distribution near resonance. In this paper, we extend the GFF in the infinite network to the semi-infinite networks by the method of image. Using the formalism, we investigate the local field distribution near resonance for the impurity clusters with admittance 0 embedded in one semi-infinite network with 1. With varying the admittance 2 of another semi-infinite network, we find that the local fields in the boundary experience great changes, especially at 2 = −1. The existence of the boundary enhances the localization of the fields within and around the metallic clusters. Therefore, the intensity of local field is influenced by the arrangement of impurity metallic bonds and its distance from the boundary.

Investigation on ultrafast third-order optical nonlinearity of metal(dmit)2/(mnt)2 charge transfer complexes

We have investigated the transient third-order optical nonlinearity of the solutions of Metal(dmit)2/(mnt)2 salts in acetone by employing femtosecond optical Kerr gate measurement at 830 nm wavelength. An order of enhancement on the second-order hyperpolarizability is found for the above salts with central atoms of Cu and Ni. We have suggested an explanation for the enhancement based on the extension of electronic conjugation by the centring Cu or Ni atom.

Ultrafast Third-Order Optical Nonlinearity of Organic Solvents Investigated by Subpicosecond Transient Optical Kerr Effect

A femtosecond optical Kerr effect experiment has been used to study the dynamic process of third-order optical nonlinearity for organic solvents acetone, acetonitrile, alcohol, benzene, chloroform, dichlomathane, dimenthylsulfoxande, dioxane, ethanol, and methanol, etc. The nonlinear refractive index for the solvents at femtosecond time scale was measured.

Laser Micro-Hole Drilling of Soda-Lime Glass with Femtosecond Pulses

Using tightly focused femtosecond laser pulses, we have drilled micro-holes from the front and rear surface of soda-lime glass in ambient air. The machined holes have small aspect ratio or irregular inner walls. When the drilling is conducted from the rear surface in contact with distilled water, a good quality micro-hole with a high aspect ratio can be obtained. The corresponding formation mechanisms are investigated.

Diagnose Parameters of Plasma Induced by Femtosecond Laser Pulse in Quartz and Glasses

Electron plasma induced by a focused femtosecond pulse (130 fs, 800 nm) in quartz, fused silica, K9 glass, and Soda Lime glass was investigated by pump-probe technology. Pump and probe shadow imaging and interferometric fringe imaging have been used to determine plasma density, relaxation time, and electron collision time in the conduction band. In these materials, the electron collision time is about several femtoseconds when the electron density is in the 1019cm−3 range. The electron relaxation processes are different: lifetime is about 170 fs in pure quartz and fused silica, and about 100 ps in K9 and Soda Lime glass. The modified electron band by doped ions is regarded to be responsible for the difference of decay time in these materials.

Third-Order Harmonic Generation in Atmospheric Air with Focused Intense Femtosecond Laser Pulses

Generation of third-order harmonics at 800 nm of femtosecond laser pulses is studied in neutral atmospheric air and in plasma of optical breakdown in air. Its efficiency is measured at different fundamental laser intensities. A maximum efficiency is observed at the intensity when optical breakdown in atmospheric air starts. The factors that exhibit the main effects on the harmonic generation, including self-focusing in a neutral air and self-focusing in plasma, are discussed. PACS: 42. 65. Jx, 42. 65. Ky

Resonant Modes of L-Shaped Gold Nanoparticles

We analyze the electric field modes excited in resonant L-shaped gold nanoparticles using a finite-difference time domain method. Compared to a single gold nanorod, both the odd and even modes of the L-shaped nanoparticles can be excited due to the symmetry breaking. The nanoparticles with equal and unequal arms have different dependence of field enhancement and mode on the incident polarization.

Relaxation of Dense Electron Plasma Induced by Femtosecond Laser in Dielectric Materials

Electron plasma induced by a focused femtosecond pulse (130 fs, 800 nm) in dielectric materials (Soda Lime glass, K9 glass, and SiO2 crystal) is investigated by pump-probe shadow imaging technology. The relaxation of the electron plasma in the conduction band is discussed. In SiO2 crystals, a fast self-trapping process with a trapping time of 150 fs is observed, which is similar to that in fused silica. However, in Soda Lime glass and K9 glass, no self-trapping occurs, and two decay processes are found: one is the energy relaxation process of conduction electrons within several picoseconds, another is an electron-hole recombination process with a timescale of 100 ps. The electron collision time τ in the conduction band is also measured to be in the order of 1 fs in all of these materials.

A visible-near infrared tunable waveguide based on plasmonic gold nanoshell

A tunable plasmonic waveguide via gold nanoshells immerged in a silica base is proposed and simulated by using the finite difference time-domain (FDTD) method. For waveguides based on near-field coupling, transmission frequencies can be tuned in a wide region from 660 to 900 nm in wavelength by varying shell thicknesses. After exploring the steady distributions of electric fields in these waveguides, we find that their decay lengths are about 5.948–12.83 dB/1000 nm, which is superior to the decay length (8.947 dB/1000 nm) of a gold nanosphere plasmonic waveguide. These excellent tunability and transmittability are mainly due to the unique hollow structure. These gold nanoshell waveguides should be fabricated in laboratory.

Ultrafast solvation dynamics at internal sites of staphylococcal nuclease investigated by site-directed mutagenesis

Internal solvation of protein was studied by site-directed mutagenesis, with which an intrinsically fluorescent probe, tryptophan, is inserted into the desired position inside a protein molecule for ultrafast spectroscopic study. Here we review this unique method for protein dynamics research. We first introduce the frontiers of protein solvation, site-directed mutagenesis, protein stability and characteristics, and the spectroscopic methods. Then we present time-resolved spectroscopic dynamics of solvation dynamics inside cavities of active sites. The studies are carried out on a globular protein, staphylococcal nuclease. The solvation at sites inside the protein molecule?s cavities clearly reveals characteristics of the local environment. These solvation behaviors are directly correlated to enzyme activity.Solvation is essential for protein activities. To study internal solvation of protein, site-directed mutagenesis is applied. Intrinsic fluorescent probe, tryptophan, is inserted into desired position inside protein molecule for ultrafast spectroscopic study. Here we review this unique method for protein dynamics researches. We introduce the frontiers of protein solvation, site-directed mutagenesis, protein stability and characteristics, and the spectroscopic methods. Then we present time-resolved spectroscopic dynamics of solvation dynamics inside caves of active sites. The studies are carried out on a globular protein, staphylococcal nuclease. The solvation at internal sites of the caves indicate clear characteristics of local environment. These solvation behaviors correlated to the enzyme activity directly.